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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.20, 23,376.30 and 9,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.20, 23,376.30 and 9,363.40 is: 14,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.20 : 23,376.30 = 9,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.20/23,376.30 = 9,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.20x = 23,376.30 × 9,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.20x = 218,881,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,881,647.42/15,584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.10

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